Cobb County police investigating suspicious death on Pat Mell Road
Woman killed in Cobb County
Cobb County police say they are investigating a suspicious death in the 200 block of Pat Mell Road near South Cobb Drive in Marietta area. A woman's body was found in some bushes in the area. Denise Dillon reporting.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police say they are investigating a suspicious death in the 200 block of Pat Mell Road near South Cobb Drive in Marietta area.
What we know:
For the second day in a row, Cobb County police investigators were seen walking up and down the 200 block of Pat Mell Road, speaking with residents, asking questions, and checking for home surveillance footage that could help determine how a woman died.
"They had the road blocked. They had the crime scene investigators out here. There was a lot of uncertainty—nobody really knew what was going on," said Mike Miller, who owns a business in the area.
"This being a residential area, typically a safe area, this is something that’s concerning," Miller said.
Investigators appeared to focus on bushes in the corner of a yard, where neighbors say the woman’s body was found.
Those who live and work nearby hope police can uncover the truth soon.
"Cobb County is really good at investigating these crimes, and I’m confident they’re going to come through and be able to solve the case," Miller added.
What's next:
Police have not released the woman’s name, age, or cause of death. The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945.